EAA CHAPTER 153. Preserving The Freedom of Flight. The Official Newsletter of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter December 2012

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Next Meeting: Friday, December 14, 6:30pm: Annual EAA 153 Holiday Party Our Annual Holiday Party will be downstairs at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Setup starts at 6pm.

People whose last names begin with A-D are requested to bring appetizers; E-H, side salad; I- K, fruit; M-N, vegetables; O-S, meat; T-Z, dessert; or instead bring your specialty.

EAA Chapter 153 meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the second Friday of each month at Schaumburg Airport (06C), Wright Boulevard at Irving Park Road in Schaumburg - see map on page 3.

There are plenty of warning lights and digital fuel quantity gauges. He talked about pricing and how the system is within the capabilities of the builder. It is also adaptable to different aircraft.

1 EAA CHAPTER 153 Preserving The Freedom of Flight The Official Newsletter of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter December 2012 November 9 Meeting: A Better Fuel System for Low Wing Airplanes by Ole Sindberg Ole Sindberg (first picture), and his Son, Paul (second picture), spoke about the design of a better fuel system for low wing airplanes. Next Meeting: Friday, December 14, 6:30pm: Annual EAA 153 Holiday Party Our Annual Holiday Party will be downstairs at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Setup starts at 6pm. Please RSVP if you are a guest or are bringing more than you and your significant other (so we have enough door gifts - courtesy of Santa). People whose last names begin with A-D are requested to bring appetizers; E-H, side salad; I- K, fruit; M-N, vegetables; O-S, meat; T-Z, dessert; or instead bring your specialty. No need to bring a large amount of food, only enough for 6-8 people. We will provide a platter of shrimp, a main dish of Lasagna, soft drinks, coffee, cups, paper plates, and plastic ware. EAA Chapter 153 meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the second Friday of each month at Schaumburg Airport (06C), Wright Boulevard at Irving Park Road in Schaumburg - see map on page 3. This fuel system provides redundancy in critical areas. It was designed for Ole s own aircraft and has been proven safe and reliable. There are plenty of warning lights and digital fuel quantity gauges. He talked about pricing and how the system is within the capabilities of the builder. It is also adaptable to different aircraft. This system has the potential for saving lives. (continued on page 2) Contents 1 - November and December Meetings 2 - Door Prizes 2 - Young Eagles Program 2 - Flight Advisor 2 - Builders Reports 2 - November Elections and Chapter Updates 3 - Map to EAA Chapter 153 Meetings 3 - EAA Chapter 153 Calendar 4 - Airport Homes and Hangar for Sale 4 - Special Note - Dues ** Please Read ** 5 - EAA Chapter 153 Information EAA 153 Newsletter Page 1

2 (Better Fuel System from page 1) Parts and information are available from Millennium Flight Systems, Sherwood Forest Rd., Havana, IL 62644, by contacting Mike Perkins ( , or Ole himself ( , Door Prizes Gregg Erikson won second place and chose a File Set. Jim Fall won first prize and chose a Ceramic Heater. The local pilot shop, Aviation Universe (13 W. Main St., Shop #6, Bensenville, phone: , webstore: provided an extra prize of a $10 Store Gift Certificate won by Al Dubiak. Young Eagles Program Gregg Erikson flew 8 Young Eagles at Chicago Executive (PWK) and 2 at Campbell (C81). Flight Advisor Joe Lienau had the Test Flying Supplement from EAA and handed out hardcopies. Builders Reports Warren Bergquist flew his RV-6 for the first time. Bob Meyers flew his Sonex to TN and is putting on a cargo container. Andrew Capigatti talked about his Sonex. Bill Schertz talked about flying Young Eagles with his Kiss Cruiser. Bill Meyer talked about his Sonex. Steve Weinstock talked about his RV-10. Joe Lienau talked about his Super BD-4. November Elections We, the members of EAA Chapter 153, held an election of Officers and Directors at the November 9 meeting. The following are the Officers and Directors who were elected for another 2-year term: Treasurer: Scott Taylor Secretary: Mike McCabe Directors: Greg Karris, Dan Walton, Jim Fall, Brian Norquist Thanks to those who give and have given their time and talents to make EAA 153 a huge success. Chapter Updates Tools - EAA 153 has tools to lend out. We have a Tensiometer, Labeler, and an Oil Changing Kit. See or contact Dan Walton ( , akrodano@gmail.com) if you are interested in borrowing them. EAA 2013 Calendars - The official EAA s World of Flight 2013 Calendars are available this year for a reduced cost of $10 each (normally $12.99). Please see or contact Scott Taylor ( , taylorsr@core.com) if you are interested in purchasing one. EAA 153 Newsletter Page 2

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3 EAA 153 Calendar Dec 14, Fri - Chapter 153 Membership Meeting, 6:30pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Annual Holiday Party (note earlier start). Setup as 6:00pm. No board meeting in December Jan 11, Fri - Chapter 153 Membership Meeting, 6:30pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C), Yearly Chili Cook-Off (note earlier start). Program: Winter Flying Sam Heiter, FAAST Team Program Manager. Jan 19, Sat - Coffee & Pastries & FAA Wings Safety Seminar, 8:30 am to around Noon, at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Sponsored by Northwest Flyers FBO. Program: Whatʼs New in the FAA Regulations for Starts at 9:00 am. Jan 24, Thu - Chapter 153 Board Meeting, 7:15 pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Feb 8, Fri - Chapter 153 Membership Meeting, 6:30pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C), Program: Yearly Valentineʼs Dinner and Chapter Awards held at TBD (note earlier start). Feb 28, Thu - Chapter 153 Board Meeting, 7:15 pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Mar 8, Fri - Chapter 153 Membership Meeting, 7:30 pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Program: TBD. Mar 28, Thu - Chapter 153 Board Meeting, 7:15 pm at Schaumburg Airport (06C). EAA 153 Newsletter Page 3

4 Airport Homes for Sale Casa De Aero Airpark Home with hangar, $399,000. Meticulous 2 story with beautiful family room addition. Many luxury features. Great large hangar at a great Airpark in Hampshire. Listed by Bob Brandt EAA 153 Re/Max Suburban, Naper Aero Estates Airpark Home with Hangar, $379,000. Huge 5 bedroom 4 bath mid level with 4 car garage and huge hangar for your toys. Great Naperville location. Listed by Bob Brandt EAA 153 Re/Max Suburban Hangar for Sale T-hangar PAP 14 at Lake In The Hills Airport, $40K. Dimensions: 39' 3" x 14' 8'x 16'6" x 14' 7". Call Al Dubiak at * * * * * Special Note Chapter Membership Dues for 2013 The EAA 153 Board would like to express its gratitude to all the members of EAA 153. Everyone has donated much of his or her own time and resources throughout the past year in making EAA 153 a huge success. In appreciation, the Board has voted that the EAA Chapter Membership Dues for 2013 (normally $20) will be paid for. We will assume that members currently on the 2012 list will want to renew for If you have any changes to your membership information (address, phone, etc.), please contact Scott Taylor ( , taylorsr@core.com) with the updates. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to another exciting year for EAA 153! EAA 153 Newsletter Page 4

5 * * * * * Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 153 exists to assist and support growth and innovation in general aviation, promotion of aviation safety, individual participation in amateur aviation, and transference of knowledge and skills of aircraft construction. Annual dues are $20, payable at the beginning of each calendar year. All Chapter 153 members must be members of EAA. President: John Tatro, , john@johntatro.com Vice President: Bob Brandt, , cessna @yahoo.com Treasurer: Scott Taylor, , taylorsr@core.com Secretary: Mike McCabe, , mmike51@rocketmail.com Director: Al Dubiak, , djdubiak@hotmail.com Director, Tech Counselor: Joe Lienau, , jelienau@sbcglobal.net Director, Flight Advisor, Dan Walton, , akrodano@gmail.com Director: Cissy Rawlings, , wonderplane@sbcglobal.net Flight Advisor: Gregg Erikson, , 777tiger@sbcglobal.net Director, Newsletter Editor, Web: Greg Karris, , greg.karris@yahoo.com Director: Bob Meyers, , bobmeyers@meyersfamily.org Director: Brian Norquist, , brian@roboticocorp.com Director: Jim Fall, , JTFall@att.net Website: Facebook: Twitter: Greg Karris Director, Newsletter Editor EAA Chapter 153 EAA 153 Newsletter Page 5

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